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Sunstone and Carnallite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.62-2.65
1.6
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001)
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
001
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
KMgCl3•6(H2O)

Sunstone and Carnallite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sunstone and Carnallite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Sunstone and Carnallite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  • Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)

Sunstone and Carnallite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sunstone and Carnallite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sunstone and Carnallite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sunstone is 1.6 whereas that of Carnallite is 1.6.